10 Creative Christmas Gifts Your Colleagues Will Actually Use
The office decorations are up and the tree is dazzled in tinsel. Now all it needs are some gifts to complete the picture. Let’s face it, buying gifts for colleagues is never easy. Whether you know them well or not, it’s still a difficult task. But we’ve taken some of the strain out of it […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Video Conferencing System
2020 has been a boom year for sales of video conferencing equipment. With travel to international customers and colleagues off the cards, businesses have turned to video conferencing equipment to keep them well-connected. And it’s not just connecting with people in far-off countries that we need video conferencing, more staff are working from home part […]
What COVID-19 Is Teaching Us About Our Office Workstations
COVID-19 has affected almost every facet of our lives, including the way we work. There are now risks in going to work in traditionally safe environments like the office. One worker infected with COVID-19 can spread it to dozens of colleagues without even realising it. But life and work must go on so organisations are […]
How an Ergonomic Assessment Can Prevent Workplace Injuries
An injury acquired in the workplace can have a devastating impact on all areas of your life, not just work. Many people in low-risk jobs place their health at risk every day they work. Workplace injuries are easily avoided by conducting an ergonomic assessment. What is an Ergonomic Assessment? An ergonomic assessment is an analysis […]
Standing Desk Buyers Guide Part 4 – Portable Standing Desks
Not every standing desk is large and stationary. Some workers need or enjoy the flexibility of using a smaller standing desk in different areas of their workplace or home. A portable standing desk makes it possible to work in different locations with the benefits of alternating between standing and sitting. Portable standing desks provide you […]
5 Tips for Employees to Combat Sedentary Jobs
Sedentary jobs have come under the microscope in recent years. A job that sees you sit for most of the workday is a major risk factor for many chronic health conditions. But taking responsibility for your health and changing the way you work can reduce the risks. What is the Meaning of Sedentary Jobs? Sedentary […]
The Importance of Wellbeing and Social Ergonomics in the Workplace
A healthy workplace is more than providing staff with the right ergonomic equipment to do their job comfortably. Other factors affect the physical and mental wellbeing of staff. It might be time to consider social ergonomics in the workplace and the wellbeing of your employees. You could be missing out on some important benefits. What […]
5 Ways to Convince Your Boss You Need a Sit Stand Desk
You’ve started to look after your health at work. You’ve done the research and decided a sit stand desk is for you. Now you just need to get your boss on board to buy you a new desk. We can help you mount a good case right here. #1 Show Your Boss the Research Tell […]
How to Properly Clean Your Workstation – 4 Expert Tips
It’s not hard to imagine that your workstation is harbouring more than a few germs. You spend hours every week working, eating, drinking, coughing, and scratching at your desk. And that’s before you consider your colleagues’ germs landing there. One University of Arizona study found that the average workstation harbours 400 times more bacteria than the […]
Does What you Wear to Work Affect Your Productivity? Here’s What the Science Says
Working from home may have allowed you to fulfil a dream of working in your PJs. But you may have wondered if your sloppy attire made you feel a little too comfortable, and your productivity took a hit? Many argue that formal workwear isn’t comfy or conducive to work either. We’ll examine what the studies […]
Science Says Office Lighting is More Important Than You Think
Office lighting is more function than form with most workers giving it little thought. But lighting plays a big part in our work day. It can affect how we see, feel, think and perform. Many organisations fail to realise that poor lighting can cost the organisation far more in lost productivity than the cost of […]
How to Stop Slouching at Your Desk for Good!
We all know that slouching isn’t good for us but like many habits, it’s hard to break! If you’ve tried to correct bad posture and failed, you aren’t alone. Many of us start the working week with good intentions to sit up straight with our shoulders back, but are hunching over our computer by mid morning. […]
Desk Setup Ideas to Improve Your Productivity
Organisations everywhere want to improve worker productivity. Using the same number of staff to ‘get more done’ offers one of the best returns on investment an organisation can make. An investment in workstation setup to improve output can pay dividends for an organisation for years to come. There’s also benefits for individuals who can improve […]
How to Choose the Right Office Layout for Your Team
The layout of our offices has undergone significant change in the last few decades. Small offices and cubicles were torn down in favour of open plan with not a petition in sight. Now organisations are realising that their workplace layout isn’t a one size fits all approach. It’s a case of looking at all the office […]
7 of the Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad’s Desk
Now that ties have long gone by the wayside and shoes and socks are optional when working from home, you might be scratching your head for Father’s Day gift ideas. For the office working dad, there’s plenty of choice in items you can buy for his desk. He’ll appreciate something ergonomic that will take the […]
5 Office Workspace Design Trends of 2021
Office design trends are changing faster than ever before. We’re living in an age where a good office design means more than high productivity and pleasing aesthetics. Remote working and work from home arrangements mean offices don’t need to cater for as many workers as they did pre-pandemic. The needs of the employees that remain in […]